If you’ve visited West U Orthodontics, then there’s a good chance you’re looking to perfect your smile by straightening your teeth with braces. At some point during your treatment, you may need to use elastics, otherwise known as rubber bands, for a certain period. These are used to apply additional pressure that will move your…
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It’s not unusual for a patient to be unaware of the range of services that orthodontists can provide for their patients. Knowing which services Dr. Anna Salas and our team perform can help you better understand your options and why we might select a particular method of treatment. Both orthodontists and dentists care about good…
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Halloween is fast approaching, and Dr. Anna Salas wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the "old days" it wasn't even called Halloween! Festival of…
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Orthodontic treatment should begin earlier than most parents are apt to assume. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment should start at around seven years of age. Dr. Anna Salas can evaluate your child’s existing and incoming teeth early on to determine whether treatment might be necessary or not. What is early orthodontic…
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